It's Monday and once again a new week is here, proof that time is flowing ever onward, and carrying us with it through these lives of ours that we're privileged to be leading

At times, we’ve all wanted to crawl under a rock and hide away from the world.This desire not to be seen often happens when we are feeling very hurt, angry, or simply weary of the world. The poem above aptly describes how I feel today. There are definitely days when I wonder how I could be OVER THE HILL when I don't even remember being on top of it.

None of us are meant to hide; each one of us radiates a unique brilliance that is meant to illuminate the world. When we try to dim our light, we diminish the natural radiance and we deprive the people around us of the unique gifts and talents that we are here to share.

It doesn’t do anyone any good when we try to hide. We are all beings of light and we are here to light the way for each other.

People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

The clock is ticking.

Have you had your laugh today - it feels good and it's good for you !

In times of adversity, humor helps you to cope and survive. It helps you recognize absurdities in situations, and eases the tension.

Shine your light out into the world, don't hide under a rock, bless those around you by sharing your gifts.. Allow your laughter to flow. After all, laughter is the best medicine!

Have a MERRY Monday everyone!

'On Ya'-ma

Monday Resolution: Be a light to others today. Start with a simple smile or ask another how their day is going.

'On Ya'-ma

P.S. - Please join me in praying for a dear friend who has suddenly lost a family member this past weekend. We just never know when tragedy can strike. Hold your loved ones tight and tell them just how much you love them. We never know when this could happen to us too.

Lord, we know that your ways are best but it is so hard when we loose someone so dear and near to us. Please comfort this family in their time of deep sorrow.

This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine, This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! I loved that song as a youngster and it still has true meaning today!

Love your writings, very uplifting and thought provoking! :o)

Got a good laugh out of those aging sayings! Especially the repotting one, I need a bigger pot though!!!

So sorry to hear that your friend lost someone close. We never know the day or time when we will be called Home do we?

This was me this week... I have not left the house since I started vacation... Think I needed the retreat as I am feeling a bit more recharged today and ready to head back out into the world... first stop to the beach in Monterey tomorrow... Special thoughts for your friend........

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Make Me an Instrument of Your PeaceSaint Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.Where there is hatred, let me sow love,Where there is injury, pardonWhere there is doubt, faith,Where there is despair, hope,Where there is darkness, light,Where there is sadness, joy.O Divine Master, grant that I may not so muchseek to be consoled as to console,not so much to be understood as to understand,not so much to be loved, as to love;for it is in giving that we receive,it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,it is in dying that we awake to eternal life

Remember to FORGET the troubles that pass your way; but NEVER forget the blessings that come each day

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I always sign off on my entires each day with'On Ya'-ma The 'On Ya' means MAY THE JOY OF THE LORD BE ON YOU!It is a phrase that I picked up from one of the Bible Studies I did.ma of course stands for me. I'm 'mostly known as 'ma'

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While there is time, Lord, May I use it well, 'Tis gone in a moment, One can never tell Which day is our last one, With so much to do, All must be in order, When summoned by You. While there is time, Lord, And life is my own, Let me bring gladness To someone alone. Renew a small hope, Rekindle a dream, For shadows are never As dark as they seem. While there is time, Lord, Let me not waste The chances You give me, I cannot replace.Lend me Your wisdom, That I may learn To give of myself, Nor ask a return. Let me be gentle, Keep my words kind, In spite of the worries, Crossing my mind. And when at long last, Life's sun starts to set, Let me have never A cause to regret.